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Last updated on March 11th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one such type, always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents both a whole and a fractional part. Decimals express the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 1.66. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.66 as a fraction will be 83/50.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a straightforward task for students. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.
Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 1.66 is the number with the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.66 becomes 1.66/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are only 2 decimal places). 1.66/1 × 100/100 = 166/100
Step 3: Here, 2 is the GCD of 166 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 2. 166/100 = 83/50 Hence, 1.66 is in the form of the fraction 83/50.
Thus, 1.66 can be written as a fraction 83/50.